2004 Citroen C2 1.4L Petrol · FB04 FCP

The vehicle shows a history of recurring mechanical and structural issues that suggest inconsistent preventative maintenance. The most recent recorded test in August 2022 at 143,322 miles resulted in a failure due to defective door operation, inoperative headlamp lenses, and age-related underbody corrosion. While the nearside front shock absorber showed oil misting, this condition had been noted back to at least 2018. Given that no MOT has been recorded for nearly four years, the current roadworthiness of the vehicle is unknown and the state of the structural integrity and braking components remains unverified. At 143,322 miles over 22 years, the car has covered a typical average of approximately 6,500 miles per year. However, the mileage has remained stagnant since 2022, with only 1,370 miles recorded between 2021 and 2022. This low annual usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components, such as constant velocity boots and bushings, which frequently appeared in the record. The failure of the offside outer drive shaft CV boot in 2021 and the subsequent failure in 2022 indicates that the drivetrain components were being run until point of failure. The suspension and exhaust systems show clear signs of corrosion and wear. The tester flagged a corroded nearside rear and both front coil springs in 2021, following a fractured offside rear coil spring in 2018. The central exhaust suffered from a minor leak in 2019, and a major leak with a missing tail box was recorded in 2018. Additionally, the front lower suspension arm bushes were noted as worn in 2019. The presence of sill covers used to restrict the view of the underbody, combined with explicit mentions of age-related corrosion, is a significant concern for a vehicle of this age.